My Five Favourite October 2021 Reads

I read sixteen books in October and, no, I don’t know how I managed that either, although some of them were quite short. I loved so many of the books I read last month it was really, really difficult to whittle it down to just five, however here they are. Links from each title will take you to my review. You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2021 here. If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

A Woman Made of Snow by Elisabeth Gifford (Corvus) – fascinating period settings, atmospheric locations, a combination of mystery and love story, and a cast of well-crafted characters.
An Extra Pair of Hands: A Story of Caring, Ageing and Everyday Acts of Love by Kate Mosse (Wellcome Collection) – a tribute to three ‘extraordinary’ people – the author’s father, mother and her mother-in-law – and her own reflections on becoming a carer, the ‘extra pair of hands’ of the book’s title.
The Prince of the Skies by Antonio Iturbe (Pan Macmillan) – a moving story of love, friendship and the enduring power of stories to enchant us, connect us with past and future generations, and allow us to escape into the clouds for just a little while.
Cold As Hell by Lilja Sigurðardóttir (Orenda) – a taut, atmospheric and skilfully crafted crime thriller, and a great introduction to what promises to be an addictive new series for fans of Icelandic noir.
Born Of No Woman by Franck Bouysse (Wieldenfeld & Nicolson) – a powerful story of injustice, suffering and the cruelty that human beings can inflict on one another, but also a love story and a mystery